CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

At Destiny we believe in small group and individualized instruction. Curriculum is guided by New York State and national standards.  Religious instruction takes place daily.  There are also chapel services throughout the year.

Bible Class

A comprehensive study of the Word of God, Old & New Testaments, is taught daily in all grades.

Language Arts

Topics covered include: writing descriptive, persuasive, informative, elements of a story, the writing process, grammar, diagramming, research

Reading

Resources: Houghton Mifflin text and much independent reading; typical class lessons span three grade levels of diversified academics; some classes have four levels of diversified academics

Mathematics

Resources: Scott Foresman / Houghton Mifflin and hands-on.

Science

Resources: Scott Foresman and hands-on experiments

Spanish

Spanish is taught beginning in Kindergarten through the 7th grade.

Social Studies

Resources: Scott Foresman, newspapers and Interact.

Special  Classes/Emphasis In:

Art

Enrichment and Differentiated Instruction

Industrial Arts (wood working, metal shop, mechanical drawing)

Music & Individual Music Lessons

Leadership

Physical Education & Sports Leagues (soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball)